Fu For You – Sigung’s Corner
Push-up Challenge and New Yoga Classes
I’ve spent parts of this winter skiing and biking through forests on top of the regular regime of weightlifting and teaching/training Kung Fu. All these strength and cardio-based pursuits start to take their toll; I find it essential to have a system of physical maintenance: Enter yoga.
Year-End Gratitude Reflections
As we look ahead to the new year, moving from the Year of the Snake to the Horse, I feel proud of what we have accomplished together.
Reflecting on a Summer Well Spent
Reflecting on a summer well spent, our family was thankful for the physical abilities training Kung Fu gave us, allowing us to really take on some fun and active recreation.
A Busy and Productive Spring Season
Although the feeling is perennial, this Spring was truly one of the busiest and most positive!
Push-Up Challenge Motivation
The adversity of winter is also an invitation to discover who you are and what you can rise from and, dare I say, thrive in!
Movie Motivation
What motivates people to try martial arts?
A Spring Full of Milestones
“I embrace the journey towards my goals, knowing that the pursuit itself is where the true growth and transformation occur.” ~ excerpt from Sifu Bala’s Black Sash grading thesis
Make Time to Take Care of Yourself
It is important to self-monitor and to have outlets for maintaining your own well being, including emotional, spiritual, mental and physical strategies to stay healthy.
Thanks to WKFA’s Dedicated Instructors
WKFA has 23 active instructors, meaning they teach each week and attend some combination of regular classes, Black Sash classes/meetings and gradings.
So, What is Rote Rehearsal?
In virtually every class we teach, we encourage students of all age programs to practice. For our younger students, in class I sometimes get them to say the mantra: “practice is repeating”. As martial artists, we are called to relish in the journey and not be too hasty in reaching a destination. Practice is the way.
The Value of Patience
Honouring the value of “patience,” inspired by the first line of our Student Creed: I must know how to advance slowly, to learn progressively and not carelessly.
Respectful Greetings
Giving renewed attention to the humble but potent tradition of greeting one another with respect.
Our Kung-Fu Community
This Fall was a jubilant return to our traditions! We have persevered through adversities and experienced the joy that comes from hard work.
Kung Fu Spirit
“I resolve to abide by and to perpetuate the philosophy of Kung Fu.”
Memoir of an Armoire: Part III
After 34 years in residence, an old wooden, wardrobe-style cabinet was recently removed from the kwoon. Enjoy the third part of our trip down memory lane through the eyes of an armoire.
Memoir of an Armoire: Part II
After 34 years in residence, an old wooden, wardrobe-style cabinet was recently removed from the kwoon. Enjoy the second part of our trip down memory lane through the eyes of an armoire.
Memoir of an Armoire: Part I
This November, after exactly 34 years, to get more floor space, an old wooden wardrobe style cabinet was removed from the kwoon. This cabinet’s time at the Academy pre-dates even Sibok Lloyd and Sibok Eric’s time. Enjoy our trip down memory lane through the eyes of an armoire.
Dependability
I feel ever grateful for the dependable mentors in my martial arts journey and the consistent dependability of our instructor team—a true source of hope for the future of the Academy and the art!
Definitely Not the Television
If you’re feeling in a bit of a funk, I implore you to turn off your TV and tune in to Mother Nature.
Accountability
Being accountable to one another helps us stay committed to our goals.